Ohio Bus Driver Hailed as Hero for Safely Evacuating 15 Students from Burning School Bus

The Cleveland Heights driver quickly evacuated students after a fire erupted behind a rear wheel, preventing injuries and ensuring their safety.

The school bus fire occurred Thursday morning in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, as the vehicle was en route to Monticello Middle School.
The fire started behind one of the bus's rear wheels and rapidly engulfed the vehicle, but the driver safely evacuated all 15 students on board.
No injuries were reported, and firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control in the residential area where the incident occurred.
The bus had passed its annual state inspection two weeks earlier, and the school district has since re-inspected its entire fleet as a precaution.
The driver credited the district's annual bus evacuation drills for preparing both themselves and the students to respond effectively during the emergency.